Leaven

Summary

The sermon explores the biblical symbolism of leaven as a representation of sin, emphasizing its invisible, spreading nature and the necessity of purging it from believers' lives. The preacher highlights the use of unleavened bread in the Lord's Supper as emblematic of Christ's sinless body and contrasts it with the use of fermented wine as a symbol of His blood. Warnings against the leaven of the Pharisees (hypocrisy) and Sadducees (denial of resurrection and spirit) are discussed, urging vigilance against false doctrine and sin's subtle influence. The message calls for sincere faithfulness and repentance to prevent sin from growing within the church and individual lives.